UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2004
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Pennsylvania | | 0-50189 | | 75-3099507 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| One Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA | | | | 19154-4599 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 215-698-5100
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(d) Election of a New Director.
On December 9, 2004, William S. Urkiel was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Crown Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 14, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing the results of the cash tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc., for up to $110 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 7.00% Notes due December 15, 2006 on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Finance PLC. A copy of the press release announcing the results of the cash tender offer is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated December 14, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: December 15, 2004 | By: /s/ Thomas A. Kelly |
| | Name: Thomas A. Kelly |
| | Title: Vice President and Corporate Controller |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 14, 2004. |
